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In Order That Our Customers May Have a Better Idea of the Methods and Extent 
of Our Rose Growing 
De-Budding Prevents Suckers 
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Dixie takes pride in its leadership in good 
rose growing methods. De-budding has been 
common nursery practice with us for 35 years. 
It has been general nursery practice in the Tyler 
section for only about six years. 
This is a close-up of de-budding an eight- 
inch rose cutting. All “eyes” or “buds” are be¬ 
ing removed by a sharp knife except the two at 
the top. After planting, the cutting forms roots 
at the bottom and branches at the top. De-bud¬ 
ding is practised to prevent growth of “suckers” 
or wild sprouts from the base of a fine, finished, 
budded rosebush. When roses were grown on 
their own roots, “suckering” was not objection- 
ablt. Now, since most field-grown roses are 
budded on hardy root stocks (rooted cuttings), 
sprouts from the root-stock are ruinous; and 
being nearest to the source of plant food and 
moisture, they sap the energy of the fine plant, 
and eventually cause the death of the budded 
top. 
Good Production Without Competent, Conscieri 
Rose Roots Out of the Ground or a Moist Packing Medium, Are 
Like Fish Out of Water 
Our Office Is Not 
the Most Important 
Part of our Nursery 
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Too many “nurseries” are all office. Some 
states force them to call themselves dealers if 
they do not grow their own stock. We are 
proud of our well-rounded organization. Each 
department—growing, harvesting, shipping and 
general office work—is headed by a man of 
from ten to thirty-five years experience in ex¬ 
clusive rose work. This knowledge enters into 
every transaction. 
